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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,008.35, 12,427.94 and 6,019.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,008.35, 12,427.94 and 6,019.45 is: 8,304.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,008.35 : 12,427.94 = 6,019.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,008.35/12,427.94 = 6,019.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,008.35x = 12,427.94 × 6,019.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,008.35x = 74,809,271.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,809,271.20/9,008.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,304.44

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